Sat, Oct 18, 2003
Something New Across The Pond
The National Air
Transportation Association (NATA) staff along with representatives
of the fractional ownership and aircraft management industries met
with representatives of France's Civil Aviation Inspector General's
office to discuss the economic and safety regulations applicable to
fractional program aircraft, in particular US-registered fractional
aircraft that are operated internationally.
"NATA commends the French for their efforts to learn about the
various aspects of aircraft ownership in the United States, prior
to imposing any restrictions on fractional aircraft," stated NATA
president James K. Coyne. "The European community is facing
the same dilemmas regarding the proper safety and economic
regulation of fractionally-owned aircraft that were faced just a
few years ago in the United States."
While the US has resolved concerns related to the regulation of
fractional program aircraft and deemed them to be private aircraft
operations, it remains a controversial subject in Europe where,
traditionally, different standards have applied to aircraft
ownership.
During the meetings,
NATA reiterated that, while the French government will ultimately
reach its own decisions for regulating any fractional programs that
are established in France, ensuring the continued operation of
US-registered fractional aircraft abroad represents a substantial
positive economic impact for France and all European nations and
should be encouraged, not restricted.
"It is our ultimate goal to help create an international
environment that ensures freedom of movement for all types of
aircraft owners, including fractional and managed aircraft," said
Coyne. "We welcome this opportunity to work in a cooperative
environment to resolve this complex issue and look forward to
continuing to build our relationship with French aviation
leaders."
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